The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.

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NBL24 Grand Final spots on the line as Illawarr...
It all comes down to 40 minutes. Illawarra upset Melbourne and Tasmania steady to down Perth, forcing a pair of Game 3's on Wednesday night.
51 min
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Illawarra outlasts New Zealand, Goorjian set fo...
The final four is set in the NBL, with the Illawarra Hawks outlasting the New Zealand Breakers on Monday night. How did the Hawks win? Should the Breakers feel unlucky?
55 min
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NBL Play-In Tournament preview, the frustrating...
After an unfortunate pause for the FIBA break, the NBL postseason is ready to launch. Kane and Olgun preview New Zealand vs. Sydney and Illawarra vs. Tasmania.
53 min
54
SPECIAL: Brad Newley calls time on career
Brad Newley -- a two-time Olympian who was among the trailblazers for Australians playing professional basketball in Europe -- has made the decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBL season.
23 min
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Lifeless Sydney Kings in danger of missing Play...
With one round to play, one of the Sydney Kings, New Zealand Breakers, Illawarra Hawks or Brisbane Bullets will miss the Play-In tournament.
49 min
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Injury hit New Zealand, Illawarra fairytale fac...
With two rounds to play, the race for the NBL Play-In Tournament in delicately poised. Can New Zealand withstand the loss of Anthony Lamb?
50 min
57
How do you slow down Bryce Cotton? NBL coaches ...
South East Melbourne stunned the Sydney Kings behind a monster Mitch Creek game, but another postseason without Creek seems on the cards. Have the Phoenix wasted the last few years?
58 min
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Perth Wildcats eye off top spot, Tasmania's emp...
A dominant first quarter from the Perth Wildcats set up a big road win that has them within touching distance of Melbourne United for top spot and home court throughout the playoffs.
53 min
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What's up with Tassie in close games? Nathan So...
Tasmania are really difficult to put away. That's a good thing. But....they keep losing close games so what does it all mean?
46 min
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Sydney Kings looking for answers, Perth Wildcat...
The Sydney Kings lost twice on the weekend and the postgame press conference left the impression that they are a team unclear on where to turn.
52 min
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Are New Zealand a title contender? Is there con...
Finally healthy, have the New Zealand Breakers announced themselves as a threat in the NBL title race?
56 min
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Sydney Kings lack urgency, Bryce Cotton magic a...
It’s a Christmas edition of the ESPN Aussie Hoops hour. A double dose of upsets on Christmas Day, leaves Kane and Olgun pondering the Illawarra Hawks revival and the grit of South East Melbourne.
43 min
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Same old South East Melbourne, is Tasmania wobb...
The NBL is wildly tight in the standings right now, which begs the question...what teams can we actually trust?
47 min
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South East Melbourne sign Abdel Nader, Tasmania...
The boys discuss the import signing of Abdel Nader to the Phoenix, ask whether Olgun is FINALLY on the JackJumpers contender train, before diving into the slumping Sydney Kings woes.
48 min
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Adelaide 36ers sack CJ Bruton: behind the scene...
The Adelaide 36ers have parted ways with head coach CJ Bruton amid a wild set of circumstances, in the middle of another horror season.
41 min
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All NBL news, Is the NBL top six locked and che...
The FIBA break may have brought a halt to the NBL for a weekend, but it hasn't stopped the storylines, with a change to the All NBL criteria leading off the show.
50 min
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Red hot Chris Goulding, Sydney Kings letting it...
Melbourne and Sydney played out a heavyweight matchup with United coming out on top. What changed in the second half?
48 min
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Illawarra fire Jakomas, NBL contenders flex and...
After starting 2-7, the Illawarra Hawks have moved on head coach Jacob Jakomas. Kane and Olgun discuss the breaking news and the process to get here.
50 min
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Brian Goorjian
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian joins Kane Pitman to dive into the state of the Australian squad
57 min
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NBL officiating takes centre stage, progress in...
The NBL's officiating is in the firing line. But is it justified? Olgun is joined by Pete Hooley to discuss that, and more.
40 min
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Are the Perth Wildcats fracturing, South East M...
The Perth Wildcats slip further in the standings, but is there a way out? Plus, Megan Hustwaite joins the show to give all the latest on the WNBL season on the eve of season tip off.
51 min
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Perth Wildcats woes, United's starting lineup q...
The Wildcats have lost three games in a row, the return of Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. and when will the JackJumpers offence cool off?
40 min
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DJ Vasiljevic to join Adelaide, Johan Bolden s...
Major news hits the NBL, with star local guard DJ Vasiljevic to join the Adelaide 36ers, plus the impressive start of Jonah Bolden.
46 min
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Tasmania announce title contender status, Bayne...
Is this the most complete JackJumpers squad we have ever seen? The Aron Baynes and Adam Forde altercation and Alexandre Sarr's massive start to the season.
40 min
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Perth Wildcats early stumble, Sydney Kings dept...
Round 1 of the NBL is in the books and Kane and Olgun are here to walk through all the major talking points.
40 min